Mental Health advocate Glenn Cotter is looking to continue the conversation of suicide and the ripple effects it has on the community after the special screening of Suicide: The Ripple Effect on May 7.
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Over 130 people watched the movie at the Picture Show Man Twin Cinema Merimbula.
A conversation led by Glen Cotter and a panel of mental health representatives attracted a crowd at Club Sapphire after the screening.
“I was really pleased with the roll-up we had 130 people on the night. It was very honest conversation and the panel was very good,” Mr Cotter said.
Psychologist Chris Pittillo from Grand Pacific Health and Teen Clinic, Claudia Wszola from Partners in Recovery and Next Steps, Sam Stephenson, the Manager of Wellways, and Glenn Cotter spoke about their experiences.
Deputy mayor Liz Seckold also attended the film night. She said it was great to see Joe Williams attending and be part of the panel discussion.
Ms Seckold said the discussion carried the theme, support.
"The panel members all said you need to look out for yourself and for your mates. Talk about it, support one another and continue to do so," Ms Seckold said.
The conversation was confronting for some, Mr Cotter said “for a lot of people it was a little too confronting – but that’s alright, the people that did come over to the conversation afterwards got something out of it and were able to contribute to the night which is the main thing.”
Mr Cotter said he will “continue to work in an advocacy role and continue moving on.”
“We have an unofficial group that will get together over dinner at Dulcie’s soon to discuss what we are going to do next,” he said.
